NCT07484451

Effects Of Strategy Training And PNF On Balance, Gait, And Independence In Parkinson's Disease

Effects of Strategy Training Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique on Balance, Gait, and Functional Independence in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Strategy Training and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) on balance, gait, and functional independence in patients with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease leads to impaired motor function, reduced balance, and decreased independence. Physiotherapy interventions such as strategy-based training and PNF may help improve mobility and functional performance. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving Strategy Training and the other receiving PNF intervention. Outcome measures including balance tests, gait assessment, and functional independence scales will be evaluated before and after treatment. The study aims to determine which intervention is more effective in improving functional outcomes in Parkinson's disease patients.

Conditions

• Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	PNF Technique	Participants will undergo PNF techniques targeting the muscles involved in balance and gait. This may include diagonal patterns, facilitation techniques, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation holds.
OTHER	Strategy Training	Strategy Training Group Participants will receive training in specific cognitive strategies to improve balance and gait. This will include visual cues, verbal instructions, and mental rehearsal techniques.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-01
• Primary completion: 2026-05-01
• Completion: 2026-05-01
• First posted: 2026-03-20
• Last updated: 2026-03-20

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Pakistan